Kunle Afolayan Cries Out Over N11m Diesel Bills, Calls Costs Unsustainable
Nollywood filmmaker and entrepreneur Kunle Afolayan has voiced his frustration over the soaring cost of diesel, revealing that his businesses now spend up to N11 million on fuel every four to five weeks—a figure he described as unsustainable. In a video posted on his Instagram page on Tuesday, Afolayan, who owns KAP Film Village and Resort, said that despite installing solar power at both locations, the expense on diesel remains crippling. “I’ve been sad because I can’t cope with the N1,500 per litre of diesel. In one of the businesses that we run, the KAP Village, we spend about N11m in four or five weeks on diesel. And we have solar power, but we’re still spending about N11m,” he lamented. He added that his businesses often purchase diesel on credit, sometimes taking up to two months to settle before obtaining more fuel. “The diesel we’ve been buying, we’ve been buying on credit. When we make small money, we find a way to pay. Sometimes it takes two months to even pay down and then get another one on credit. But now from about N1,000 or N995 to N1,500, it’s not sustainable,” Afolayan said, noting that he now requires a loan to enhance his solar setup. Appealing to the public and potential investors for support, he said, “If you can come to our aid, I’ll really appreciate.” His concerns highlight the ongoing challenges Nigerian businesses face amid the sharp rise in fuel prices. “I have been sad because I can’t cope with ₦1,500 per liter for diesel. I spent ₦11 million in 4–5 weeks on diesel alone.” — Kunle Afolayan pic.twitter.com/wsHwCvwOJP — Hon. Jesugbemi (@Hon_Jesugbemi) March 10, 2026